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Commencement Collection (#3)

"Commencement: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones and Moments" Step back in time to witness the commencement of significant events that shaped history

Background imageCommencement Collection: Sir Herbert Samuel breaking sod commencement

Sir Herbert Samuel breaking sod commencement
Sir Herbert Samuel breaking the sod for commencement of excavations at Ascalon, 1920. 1920, Israel, Ashß©│elon

Background imageCommencement Collection: Hebron blind school commencement exercises Subhi Dajani

Hebron blind school commencement exercises Subhi Dajani
Hebron blind school commencement exercises. Subhi Dajani, the principal addressing guests. 1944, West Bank, Hebron

Background imageCommencement Collection: Atlas historique ou Nouvelle introduction l histoire

Atlas historique ou Nouvelle introduction l histoire
Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction a l histoire, a la chronologie and a la geographie ancienne and moderne: representee dans de nouvelles cartes

Background imageCommencement Collection: Champagne Perspective des contreforts et commencement

Champagne Perspective des contreforts et commencement
Champagne, Perspective des contreforts et commencement des rues perdues de N.D. de Rheims, Champagne, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Dauzats, Adrien, 1804-1868, Nodier

Background imageCommencement Collection: Tomb Pa-lu-chian Scene Commencement Attack Felice Beato

Tomb Pa-lu-chian Scene Commencement Attack Felice Beato
Tomb near Pa-lu-chian, the Scene of the Commencement of the Attack; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); Pa-lu-chain, China; September 21

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement Of The Earthquake At Messina, 1783. Engraved By Berry After Craig

Commencement Of The Earthquake At Messina, 1783. Engraved By Berry After Craig.From The Book The Gallery Of Nature And Art Volume Ii. Published London C.1823

Background imageCommencement Collection: Page design, commencement, School Silhouettes

Page design, commencement, School Silhouettes
Page design for commencement in School Silhouettes, once owned by a female student of Fayetteville High School, New York, USA

Background imageCommencement Collection: John Cabot receives charter from King Henry VII

John Cabot receives charter from King Henry VII
John Cabot and his sons receive the charter from King Henry VII to sail in search of new lands. Date: 1496

Background imageCommencement Collection: Rejouissances des mexicains, au commencement du

Rejouissances des mexicains, au commencement du siecle (The rejoicing of Mexicans at the start of the Century). Celebration of the beginning of Aztec century, consisting of a 52-year cycle

Background imageCommencement Collection: ILN front cover - start of Thames Embankment works

ILN front cover - start of Thames Embankment works
Front cover of The Illustrated London News depicting the commencement of the Thames Embankment works near Westminster Bridge in February 1864. Date: 1864

Background imageCommencement Collection: Warships of the Commencement of the 15th Century

Warships of the Commencement of the 15th Century

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Crimean War: Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma, Distribution of the British

The Crimean War: Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma, Distribution of the British Troops at the Commencement of the Action, 1854

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway, Turkey, 1854

Commencement of the Smyrna and Aidin Railway, Turkey, 1854

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3966 x 2514

Source Size = 3966 x 2514
Commencement of the Pernambuco Railway, on the Island of Nogueira

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3945 x 2703

Source Size = 3945 x 2703
Death of Garibaldi by the Papal and French Troops: Commencement of the Battle of Mentana, at the Vigna Santucci, Italy, 1867

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3861 x 2411

Source Size = 3861 x 2411
Commencement of the Works of the Netherlands Land Enclosure, at Hanswerk, 1852; in the River Scheldt, between the Towns of Bergen-Op-Zoom and Antwerp

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3935 x 2356

Source Size = 3935 x 2356
Commencement of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway, 1852

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3906 x 2518

Source Size = 3906 x 2518
Commencement of the Works of the Petropolis Railway by the Emperor of Brazil, 1852

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3940 x 2447

Source Size = 3940 x 2447
Commencement of the Great North of Scotland Railway, at Westhall, Aberdeenshire

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3874 x 2464

Source Size = 3874 x 2464
Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, Near the Victoria Park

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3895 x 2508

Source Size = 3895 x 2508
Commencement of the Smyrna and AaaeDin Railway

Background imageCommencement Collection: Source Size = 3937 x 2482

Source Size = 3937 x 2482
Commencement of the Oswestry and Newtown Railway

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Ontario, Coe, and Huron Railway by his Excellency the Earl of Elgin

Commencement of the Ontario, Coe, and Huron Railway by his Excellency the Earl of Elgin

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Norwegian Railway at Christiania, Oslo, Norway

Commencement of the Norwegian Railway at Christiania, Oslo, Norway

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the battle of Hanover Ct

Commencement of the battle of Hanover Ct. House. 1:45 PM. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Royal Wedding in Austria, Sketches in Prague, where the Bride and Bridegroom

The Royal Wedding in Austria, Sketches in Prague, where the Bride and Bridegroom
THE ROYAL WEDDING IN AUSTRIA, SKETCHES IN PRAGUE, WHERE THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM WILL RESIDE, 1881: 1. Palace of the Hradschin from the East. 2. Rathhaus, Theinkirche. 3

Background imageCommencement Collection: SYMBOLS: EDUCATION. Various symbols of education

SYMBOLS: EDUCATION. Various symbols of education

Background imageCommencement Collection: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Taft leading the commencement procession at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, June 1909

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement Of The Ontario

Commencement Of The Ontario, Coe, And Huron Railway By His Excellency The Earl Of Elgin

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement Of The Norwegian Railway At Christiania

Commencement Of The Norwegian Railway At Christiania, Oslo, Norway

Background imageCommencement Collection: Launch of the Zarya module for ISS

Launch of the Zarya module for ISS
Space Station. Launch of the Zarya module, the first element of the International Space Station, on a Proton rocket on 20 November 1998

Background imageCommencement Collection: Randolph, New Jersey. Model released 8th grade girl at graduation ceremony in graduation robe

Randolph, New Jersey. Model released 8th grade girl at graduation ceremony in graduation robe

Background imageCommencement Collection: PRINCETON: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to the commencement ceremony for the Princeton

PRINCETON: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to the commencement ceremony for the Princeton University class of 1880

Background imageCommencement Collection: COLUMBIA: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to attend the commencement ceremonies for the class

COLUMBIA: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to attend the commencement ceremonies for the class of 1880 at Columbia University, New York

Background imageCommencement Collection: COLLEGES: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to attend commencement ceremonies for the class of

COLLEGES: COMMENCEMENT. Invitation engraving to attend commencement ceremonies for the class of 1880 of Golden Hill Seminary at Bridgeport, Connecticut

Background imageCommencement Collection: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, 1856. The annual commencement of the Medical department of New York

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, 1856. The annual commencement of the Medical department of New York University at the university chapel in Washington Square, 5 March 1856. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement day in the senate

Commencement day in the senate

Background imageCommencement Collection: A patrol of boy scouts

A patrol of boy scouts marching to the rendezvous at the commencement of operations. The Scouts field day at Aldershot has developed into a splendidly organised monthly meeting

Background imageCommencement Collection: General Horne watching march past of soldiers, WW1

General Horne watching march past of soldiers, WW1
General Henry Sinclair Horne (1861-1929) of the British First Army watching a march past of New Zealand soldiers, probably in northern France

Background imageCommencement Collection: Witch Possessed 17C

Witch Possessed 17C
A witch is possessed: the commencement of the attack. Date: 1659

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Thames Embankment Works, London, 1864

The Thames Embankment Works, London, 1864
Engraving showing men and barges in the River Thames at the commencement of the Thames Embankment works, near Westminster Bridge, 1864

Background imageCommencement Collection: Glaciers (Liebig) 1

Glaciers (Liebig) 1
1 - the commencement of the ice river

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross

Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross
The commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross. Kings Cross was proposed to be a principle terminal station. The underground was deemed to be the solution for convenient travel in densely populated

Background imageCommencement Collection: Court Lady 1715

Court Lady 1715
A lady in court dress, at the commencement of Louis XVs reign, walks in the park with a fan in one hand, a parasol in the other

Background imageCommencement Collection: New Age Dance, Mexico

New Age Dance, Mexico
Mexicans dance in celebration of the commencement of a new era of the cosmic cycle

Background imageCommencement Collection: Social / Gaslit Street 19C

Social / Gaslit Street 19C
A gas-lit London street at the commencement of Victorias reign




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"Commencement: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones and Moments" Step back in time to witness the commencement of significant events that shaped history. In 1858, the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock began its journey towards revolutionizing transportation (engraving). As seasons changed, so did opportunities - the commencement of a new season brought hope and possibilities (Date: 1858). Delve into the world of volunteer officers at the Horse-Guards as they engaged in The War Game (engraving), showcasing their dedication to duty. Parliament's reassembling on October 16th witnessed Mr Balfour entering with fervor amidst scenes during the Irish Incident (litho), marking a crucial moment in political discourse. Travel further back to October 21st, 1805, when Trafalgar witnessed the commencement of an epic battle that would forever shape naval warfare (The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar). Explore fragments from a deck of cards dating back to the beginning of the sixteenth century - Roi de denier offers a glimpse into past gaming traditions (Fragment d'un jeu de cartes non colorié). Witness Louis XII making his grand entrance into Genes at the commencement du seizieme siecle through an exquisite engraving capturing this historic event. Marvel at a Carved Stone Chimney-Piece from Soulages Collection - an artistic masterpiece that stands as a testament to craftsmanship throughout time. Join us on this captivating journey through moments marked by commencements - where railways connected nations, battles were fought for freedom, politics took center stage, art flourished, and history was made.